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bekanntlich

as is known, as we know

adverb beh-KANT-likh Rare
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Also means

it is common knowledge that

Usage Note

Bekanntlich introduces a fact assumed to be shared knowledge, functioning as a hedged claim: Berlin ist bekanntlich sehr belebt. More concise than wie bekannt ist and very common in journalism and essays.

Examples

"Bekanntlich ist Schlaf für die Gesundheit unentbehrlich."

Natural Translation

As is well known, sleep is indispensable for health.

Literal Translation

As-is-known is sleep for the health indispensable.

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